Know all about Travertine and Essexite properties here. All properties of rocks are important as they define the type of rock and its application. Travertine belongs to Sedimentary Rocks while Essexite belongs to Igneous Rocks.Texture of Travertine is Banded whereas that of Essexite is Granular. Travertine appears Fibrous and Essexite appears Banded. The luster of Travertine is dull to pearly while that of Essexite is not available. Travertine is available in beige, black, blue, brown, grey, red, white, yellow colors whereas Essexite is available in dark grey to black colors. The commercial uses of Travertine are cemetery markers, creating artwork, gemstone, jewelry, paper industry, pottery and that of Essexite are cemetery markers, commemorative tablets, jewelry, sea defence, tombstones.